OK. The Pioneer Run starts from Epsom (Tattenham Corner) from 8 am onwards. The first riders are getting to The Chalet by 9.30, loads are passing by 10 to 11 am. The last stragglers are reaching Brighton (Madeira Drive) by 12 noon. Usually about 500 entrants.
nice one... if I head down I will aim to get to chalet by 9.30. think its only an hour ish from my place looking on the map
My dad is going on an old bike with a couple of mates . I'll probably ride down and meet them on the front somewhere .
Just been to the start of the pioneer run, its brilliant, this geeza with a chain, i assume hes the mayor of epsom? Starts them,he shouts “and your off!” One bloke jumps off and pushes his bike, another just doesnt move and the third out....put....put.... its very funny and cool Heading down to brighton at 10
Floating down the A22 this morning and spotted eric clapton on his blower,a educated guess maybe talking to his accountant or Mr AA,anyway turned the horse around and started chatting when he said there was a problem with the hub,but on further inspection it was just a metal tab on the mudguard rubbing on the rear tyre,grabbed the brut force and ignorance tool and good to go on his annual gig with a handshake
Lovely day for the run today. Great to see so many bikes - and enthusiasts cheering them on at The Chalet.
Some things don’t change, quick belt repair at the Chalet in Cowfold Good to catch up with @Pete1950 did you stop off at the Chalet @Boomshanka ?
No I was in a group of six, never been there before but think we passed it, never been out in a group before, had a fantastic day, we followed the route all the way to Brighton
http://sunbeam-mcc.co.uk/81st-pioneer-run-22-march-2020-2/ The Pioneer Run (for pre-1915 bikes) is due on Sunday 22 March 2020. Starts at Tattenham Corner Epsom at 8am, but nowadays ends at Brighton City Airport, Shoreham (instead of the Madeira Drive). I'll probably ride down to the Chalet Cafe, on the A281 south of Cowfold. Weather permitting.
Interesting - I did not realise they had changed the end-point That is really disappointing. Weather permitting, we will also be at Chalet.
2022. This year's Pioneer Run is scheduled for SUNDAY 2 OCTOBER 2022. Start is at Tattenham Corner Epsom from 8 am. Finish is at Shoreham airport from 10 am. I hope to spectate at the Chalet. See posts about earlier years.
Well after cancelling with a friend at 8.00 this morning as it was lashing it down, i then decided to get upto Reigate junction as i was sitting in the van at the time and watch them go by as i was alert and ready for action, but ended up following them down to Leonardslee gardens, i must say it was worth the effort regardless of the rain watching one or two pedalling up hill in the pissing down rain. Most riders had very wet gloves, around about 30 to 40 riders turnout on the day, all very happy by the looks of things. I can't load any pictures at the moment as the camera lead's not tuning in for some odd reason with the P.C.
